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About Andrew Mackintosh

Andrew Mackintosh has been answering home inspection questions in the greater Brisbane area since 1995. He has personally carried out over 20,000 building inspections and is a licensed builder and licensed building inspector, Member of Queensland Master Builders Association & Institute of Building Consultants. Being the business owner and the inspector, Andrew is passionate about providing clients with excellent customer service, value for money, honest, unbiased, thorough inspection and reporting in a professional and timely manner to allow clients to make informed decisions when purchasing property.

Aerial view of suburban Brisbane roof types
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Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, Exterior House Issues, Roof Exterior

Roof Types – What’s On The Outside Can Impact The Inside

During an open inspection, there is more that you should be looking for than the size of the bedrooms and whether you’ll have enough storage. The ceiling is the house's protector, and even a...

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Concrete spalling in concrete
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Blog, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Is Concrete Spalling in Stumps a Dealbreaker?

Concrete Spalling in stumps needn't be a dealbreaker Queensland has many homes raised on stumps. An elevated home allows for cooling breezes to pass around and under the home – essential in homes built before...

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Beautiful Queenslander house on stumps
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Architectural Style Issues, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Buying a House on Stumps?  Here’s What to Consider

Is your dream house on stumps? Here's what you need to know. So, you’ve seen that beautiful Queenslander house on stumps and are going to the open inspection. You love the thought of relaxing on...

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Sprinfield Lakes - a suburb of Ipswich City
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Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Looking to buy in Springfield? Here’s what you need to know!

Book a Pre-purchase Inspection Before You Buy in Springfield Have you finally uncovered your forever home in Springfield? It’s a very popular suburb, so book your pre-purchase property inspection now, before it’s snapped up forever!...

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Heritage Listed House in Brisbane
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Architectural Style Issues, Building & Renovating, Building Inspections

Can You Renovate a Heritage Listed House in Queensland?

Heritage listed homes in Queensland - what you need to know There’s no doubting the charm and appeal of heritage listed homes. However, if you’re thinking about purchasing one, you might be wondering what that...

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